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Sphyraena barracuda (Edwards, 1771) (Alho)

Epinephelus lanceolatus (Bloch, 1790) (Giant grouper)The largest bony fish found in coral reefs . Common in shallow waters. Found in caves or wrecks; also in estuaries. Individuals more than a meter long have been caught from shore and in harbors. Juveniles secretive in ...Read MoreThe largest bony fish found in coral reefs . Common in shallow waters. Found in caves or wrecks; also in estuaries. Individuals more than a meter long have been caught from shore and in harbors. Juveniles secretive in reefs and rarely seen . Benthopelagic and benthic . Feed on spiny lobsters, fishes, including small sharks and batoids, and juvenile sea turtles and crustaceans. In South African estuaries, the main prey item is the mud crab, Scylla serrata. Unconfirmed reports of fatal attacks on humans. Nearly wiped out in heavily fished areas . In the Hong Kong live fish markets . Large individuals may be ciguatoxic .

Siganus (Orange-spotted spinefoot)

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